Electric Vehicle Grant Values

In this section

Everything you need to know about our electric vehicle grants; their value, how to apply, and additional incentives to help get you plugged in.

Value of electric vehicle grants

Privately bought EVs

A maximum grant of €5,000 is available for qualifying electric vehicles when purchased privately. Approved EVs with a List Price of less than €14,000 will not receive a grant.

The grant level applies to Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) and Plugin Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV). It depends on the list price of the vehicle. This is the full non-discounted price in the absence of VRT relief or grant support.

List Price of Approved EV

Grant

€14,000 to €15,000

€2,000

€15,000 to €16,000

€2,500

€16,000 to €17,000

€3,000

€17,000 to €18,000

€3,500

€18,000 to €19,000

€4,000

€19,000 to €20,000

€4,500

Greater than €20,000

€5,000

Commercially bought EVs

This relates to purchases made by a commercial or public entity. It includes all purchases of an N1 vehicle, regardless of the declared customer type. A maximum grant of €3,800 is available for qualifying EVs when purchased commercially. Approved EVs with a list price of less than €14,000 will not receive a grant.

The grant level depends on the list price of the vehicle. This is the full non-discounted price in the absence of VRT relief or grant support.

List Price of Approved EV

Grant

€14,000 to €15,000

€2,000

€15,000 to €16,000

€2,500

€16,000 to €17,000

€3,000

€17,000 to €18,000

€3,500

Greater than €18,000

€3,800

Commercial purchases and De Minimis Funding

EV Scheme grants are classed as de minimis state aid and therefore are subject to the 3 year €200,000 ceiling. Dealers will be asked to complete a de minimis declaration within the grant application form.

VRT

VRT is paid whenever a car is registered for the first time in Ireland. Electric Vehicles receive VRT relief separately to SEAI grant support. VRT relief for BEVs is in place until the end of 2021 and for PHEVs until end of 2018. Find about more about VRT.